A Few Questions About Possible Start Up

[unearth888]

1. How do you figure out the market and do a market analysis of a certain city/area?

2. How much gas would a 48" Hustler WB use in an 8 hour day on average? An Exmark 48"?

3. Just for fun, how do you guys mow around trees? My old man makes me push mow around each tree in the yard at least 4 times with a push mower so the rider won't leave tracks.

[lawnmaniac883]

1) Look around. What kind of houses are in your area?
2) Your not going to be running it for 8 solid hours a day, maybe 1 hour worth of using your WB mower, maybe 2 so about 1 - 2 gallons a day.
3) Is this a serious question?

[unearth888]

Yes, I'm trying to figure out if my dad is crazy!

[MOWEMJEFF]

go to census.gov and you can find all kinds of information about what areas make the most money in certain age groups. The baby boomers are the ones you want to target that make 100k shared income if you have professional equipment.

[Allens LawnCare]

Your father is crazy

[Mark13]

3. Just for fun, how do you guys mow around trees? My old man makes me push mow around each tree in the yard at least 4 times with a push mower so the rider won't leave tracks.
Most of us use scissors or an exacto knife I think. :hammerhead:

[stroker51]

yeah, your old man is crazy, i sure wouldn't get my 21 off the trailer just to mow around trees, I avoid mowing with my 21's like it's the plague, unless ther is just no other choice.

[bohiaa]

holy Crap..........

I dont even own a 21" mower..........

do they make them ?

[BQLC]

He makes you do that so it is easier to manuver without having to make all the extra turns on the rider

[Grits]

You should spray round-up or pour lots of salt around all the trees. This would be the proper way to do it.